Dr Kirti Ranchod is a neurologist who explores the relationship between art and brain health. She dives into the concept of neuroaesthetics and shares how exposure to art can enhance our brain’s well-being. With an emphasis on perspectives from the African continent, she speaks to the critical role of food, culture, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems in our approach to mental and brain health.

Mentioned in this episode: Dr Kirti Ranchod’s project Memorability
‘Ecospheres’ exhibition at JCAF Eric Kandel – work on memory Nobel prize winner Jane Alexander – 'Butcher Boys' (1986) Irving Stone – 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' (1961) Exhibition featuring Zina Saro-Wiwa at the Brooklyn Museum (2016) Paul Klee – 'a line is a dot that went on a walk' Martin Buber – 'I and Thou' (1923) Henry David Thoreau Michel Foucault - 'Discipline and Punish' (1975) E.M. Forster –'Howards End' (1910) Dr Phuthuma Seoka

Music for the JCAF Knowledge Talks podcast was commissioned by JCAF. ‘INGWENYA’, performed by the Afrikan Freedom Principle, led by Mandla Mlangeni, © MM Publishing.

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